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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.67, 323.87 and 141.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.67, 323.87 and 141.41 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.67 : 323.87 = 141.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.67/323.87 = 141.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.67x = 323.87 × 141.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.67x = 45,798.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,798.46/234.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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